Ihre iranischen Wurzeln bedeuten ihr viel, sie gehren zu ihrer Identitt, daher kam sie nicht umhin, sich whrend der Zeit ihres Comingouts zu fragen, wie ihr Leben ausshe, wre sie im Iran aufgewachsen und nicht in den USA. This choice of read came from a recommendation and I am so glad that I read it. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Does this item contain quality or formatting issues? By Sara Farizan. This book is wonderfully written and, though not a life-changing book, one that I would recommend. And her secondary storylines ring out memorably. --The New York Times Book Review This beautifully crafted young-adult novel offers timely insight into the struggles of those who must be their authentic selves no matter where they live. --Ms. MagazineSharp and moving . I would also take one of them, I would chose Gengar as he's my all time favorite pokemon. Amazon has encountered an error. Transsexualitt als Hauptthema behandelt. Reason being, I personally expected something different based As for the product, good delivery and timing and good condition. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in loveSahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed if their relationship came to light. But the picture Farizan paints is one that reflects a global plight that many gay teens endure. Denn im Iran wird Homosexualitt noch immer mit der Todesstrafe geahndet. Does this item contain inappropriate content? View All Available Formats & Editions. You have the ability to make really clear images. From brutally oppressive nations to more enlightened oneseven our own United States of Americagays face opposition. Gently used may contain ex-library markings, possibly has some light highlighting, textual notations, and or underlining. When an arranged marriage for Nasrin threatens the girls secret relationship, Sahar vows to take action, but what can she do? "Uplifting" because Sahar rises bravely, intelligent & angrily above it all. Amazon has encountered an error. . My only complain would be the amount of time it took to arrive. We feel Sahars pain, we feel her despair, and we want to shout at her, tell her that she is being foolish. Sahar must find her place in her family, decide which career to follow, and figure out how to let go of a first love--universal themes in all cultures. --Durham Herald-Sun. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013. Surprisingly, such surgery is legal in Iran and even paid for, at least in part, by the government, and Sahar also has the caring support of a transsexual friend. Format: Paperback. Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I found this book on an LGBT reading list, and that is why I grabbed it. Auerdem ist sie lesbisch. --, [A] provocative coming-of-age story . Not very angsty, but sad in a sweet,quiet sort of way. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Sahar takes the reader on a quick summary of her life with Nasrin Mehdi. Wenn ich ehrlich bin, kann ich sie nicht besonders gut leiden. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Yea, they'd be fun to bring to a party. Liee sie sich zu einem Mann operieren, knnte Sahar Nasrin sogar heiraten. Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Books), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. . . . Throughout this strong debut, Farizan weaves in details of daily Iranian life . Here to Stay is her third novel. So they carry on in secretuntil Nasrins parents announce that theyve arranged for her marriage. Audiobook. Sahar must find her place in her family, decide which career to follow, and figure out how to let go of a first love--universal themes in all cultures. --Durham Herald-Sun. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Please try again. Following Sahar as she is growing up in Iran, having to follow strict laws and trying to keep her love of her best friend Nasrin a secret. For example, 'Mother' and 'Daughter' were two women Sahar meets and doesn't fully understand, but I found myself knowing what was going on from almost the beginning. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Ich hatte das Gefhl, dass Sara Farizan sich einerseits um eine objektive Darstellung bemhte und sich andererseits sehr stark auf ihre Protagonistin Sahar konzentrierte. . When Nasrin's parents arrange for her to marry a young male doctor, Sahar knows that she and Nasrin will no longer be able to be with each other. Heute wei sie, dass ihre Gefhle ihr Leben bedrohen. In If You Could Be Mine, Sara Farizan has opened quite a window. Die Autorin Sara Farizan ist die Tochter iranischer Einwanderer, wurde allerdings in den USA geboren. Grades 10-12. Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution: homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman's body is seen as nature's mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. She is smart and ambitious, and she has a secret that could get her arrested or even killed; she is a lesbian and is in love with her best friend. Ihre iranischen Wurzeln bedeuten ihr viel, sie gehren zu ihrer Identitt, daher kam sie nicht umhin, sich whrend der Zeit ihres Comingouts zu fragen, wie ihr Leben ausshe, wre sie im Iran aufgewachsen und nicht in den USA. It wasn't too much to take in, especially since it's just part of the story. Normalerweise ist mir die If You Could Be Mine ist ein weiteres Buch, das ich auf der Young Adult Bestenliste des Rolling Stone entdeckte. This choice of read came from a recommendation and I am so glad that I read it. Sahar wre nach der OP nicht mehr sie selbst, wodurch auch die reale Mglichkeit besteht, dass Nasrin sie danach nicht mehr lieben kann. Doch Nasrin sieht mit Sahar keine Zukunft, obwohl sie ihre Gefhle erwidert. Sahar must find her place in her family, decide which career to follow, and figure out how to let go of a first love--universal themes in all cultures. --, This Forbidden Romance Could Cost Them Their Lives, is an Iranian American writer and ardent basketball fan who was born in and lives near Boston. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. If You Could Be Mine: A Novel by Sara Farizan (2013-08-20) Ihre iranischen Wurzeln bedeuten ihr viel, sie gehren zu ihrer Identitt, daher kam sie nicht umhin, sich whrend der Zeit ihres Comingouts zu fragen, wie ihr Leben ausshe, wre sie im Iran aufgewachsen und nicht in den USA. Throughout this strong debut, Farizan weaves in details of daily Iranian life . . There was a problem loading your book clubs. This book is wonderfully written and, though not a life-changing book, one that I would recommend. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. While one of the main reasons I picked this book up was for the LGBT factor, I found that my most favorite part of it was learning more about Iran and the people. . , she has an MFA from Lesley University and a BA in film and media studies from American University. The strength, the injustice, the love! Auerdem ist sie lesbisch. I felt Ali would brighten up any room with his entrance as there were times that he had to cheer up Sahar and offer her words of advice. Following Sahar as she is growing up in Iran, having to follow strict laws and trying to keep her love of her best friend Nasrin a secret. She received her MFA from Lesley University and her BA in film and media studies from American University. : Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. Ist es dann richtig, sich auf die Chance einer Chance einer gemeinsamen Zukunft zu verlassen? . When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More, Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel: A Novel. Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult One of Rolling Stone's 40 Best YA Novels The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Sahar and Nasrin have loved each other since they were little girls. When an arranged marriage for Nasrin threatens the girls secret relationship, Sahar vows to take action, but what can she do? Far too many gay teens are living on the streets because they chose that option, and we know they need our love and understanding, yet what was supposed to be their support group failed them and led them to flee. The strength, the injustice, the love! Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. I loved following these two girls. Die Autorin Sara Farizan ist die Tochter iranischer Einwanderer, wurde allerdings in den USA geboren. While one of the main reasons I picked this book up was for the LGBT factor, I found that my most favorite part of it was learning more about Iran and the people. Schlimm genug, dass das nicht selbstverstndlich ist. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in loveSahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed if their relationship came to light.So they carry on in secretuntil Nasrins parents announce that theyve arranged for her marriage. Ich hoffe sehr, dass sie dadurch Verstndnis, Toleranz und Mut st. This was a quick read as I was so interested in Sahar and her life. The book was received positively by critics, especially due to its description of the life of homosexual and transgender people in Iran, and it received multiple awards from . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. One thing I like with reading is that I learn about new things and whilst I had an idea of how women were treated in Iran, I did not know how strict it was and I had a more understanding just how difficult it was for Sahar and Nasrin. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. As for the product, good delivery and timing and good condition. But the picture Farizan paints is one that reflects a global plight that many gay teens endure. Angeregt durch If You Could Be Mine habe ich ein bisschen zu diesem Thema recherchiert und dabei herausgefunden, dass Sahars Fall nicht so ungewhnlich ist, wie ich zuerst dachte. . I actually felt like I was immersed in life there and while it could have gone deeper and we could have seen more, I felt like it was just the right amount for this book. But most of all, all readers, teen or otherwise, will benefit from this sensitive exploration of what it is like to be gay, and what it is like to be gay in Iran. Sahar must find her place in her family, decide which career to follow, and figure out how to let go of a first love--universal themes in all cultures. --, Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Childrens/Young Adult, is an Iranian American writer and ardent basketball fan who was born in and lives near Boston. : Here to Stay is her third novel. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Surprisingly, such surgery is legal in Iran and even paid for, at least in part, by the government, and Sahar also has the caring support of a transsexual friend. Homosexualitt mag im Iran ein Todesurteil sein, Transsexualitt ist es jedoch nicht. If You Could Be Mine: A Novel by Sara Farizan 3.6 (5) Paperback $9.95 Paperback $9.95 eBook $9.99 Audiobook $0.00 View All Available Formats & Editions Ship This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Wednesday, September 28 Overview Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Within a rigid societal structure, her fleshed-out characters wrestle with depression, hope, complacency, and risk. --Publishers Weekly, A convincing portrait of everyday life in post-revolutionary Iranian society . when all else is lost the furure stil remains. But teens can be foolishits in their nature. They've shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. Theyve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. Auerdem ist sie lesbisch. Please try again. If You Could Be Mine ist ein weiteres Buch, das ich auf der Young Adult Bestenliste des Rolling Stone entdeckte. Als sie sich mit einem Mann verlobt, bricht fr Sahar eine Welt zusammen. She has directed numerous documentaries, including. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Middle East Geography & Cultures Fiction eBooks, Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Kindle Store), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2016, Ein interessanter Einstieg in die Thematik - vor allem fr Jugendliche. . For the 2022 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 11 and December 25, 2022 can be returned until January 31, 2023. We move through it with them with our heart in our hands., *Starred Review* Teens Sahar and Nasrin have loved each other since they were young girls, but homosexuality is a crime in Iran, and the two girls could be severely punished, even executed, for their romantic love for one another. The stories this book tells - there is the main one, but also of the underground world of Iran. So we go along on this ride, hoping that author Farizan will eventually lead Sahar out of her quagmire and into a path that will work for her. $9.95. 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